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Welcome to CharitiesDirect.com the essential UK charity information service

CharitiesDirect provides financial information, market intelligence and analysis of the charity sector through a range of interactive online tools, data products and magazines.

Incorporating Charity Financials, a unique analytical tool which enables users to manipulate the latest financial information for every UK registered charity; Insights, a range of data and mailing list products; and bespoke analysis and consultancy services, CharitiesDirect is the essential source of information for charities and professionals working with charities.

CharitiesDirect is also home to Caritas magazine, the only publication to provide insight, analysis and guidance on every area of charity management - an invaluable resource for Third Sector decision makers.

News

An error of judgement - helplines and confidentiality leaks

The scrutiny of charities by the Charity Commission took a new turn this week with announcements that it would be investigating complaints alleging breach of client confidentiality by the National Bullying Helpline.

Pensions black hole just gets bigger

Some of the UK’s largest charities are facing a pensions deficit of over £1bn (up from £500m in July 2009)...

Tax and accounting developments

Accounting practice and tax treatment in non profit financial reporting has seen some changes in the various pieces of guidance and forms issued by the regulatory bodies which raise some important issues for year-end procedures
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Articles

What makes a third sector organisation tick?

Tony Chapman returns with further analysis of third sector development in the light of a recent study commissioned by the Northern Rock Foundation		 What makes a third sector organisation tick?

Identity and reputation protection

Investment in branding for charities can sometimes be questioned as an appropriate use of donor income, but brand equity does influence giving behaviour. Shireen Smith explains the legal protection that needs to be in place		 Identity and reputation protection

Here to stay

Ian Bird reports that nearly three quarters of charities have not assessed the impact of the 2012 pension reforms  		 Here to stay

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